Section
110.01 License required to engage in trade, business or profession
110.02 Application for license
110.03 Issuance of license
110.04 Date and duration of license
110.05 License not transferable
110.06 License certificate to be displayed
110.07 Revocation or suspension
110.08 Appeals and review
110.99 Penalty
No person shall engage in any of the trades, businesses or professions for which licenses are required by this chapter or by any other ordinance without first applying for and obtaining a license from the duly authorized issuing authority.
('80 Code, § 701.01) (Ord. 35-74, passed 7-1-74)
(A) All original applications for licenses, unless otherwise specifically provided, shall be made to the Manager in writing upon forms to be furnished by him and shall contain:
(1) The name of the applicant and of each officer, partner or business associate;
(2) His present occupation and place of business;
(3) His place of residence for five years next preceding the date of application;
(4) The nature and location of the intended business or enterprise;
(5) The period of time for which the license is desired;
(6) If for a vendor, a description of the merchandise to be sold;
(7) Such other information concerning the applicant and his business as may be reasonable and proper, having regard to the nature of the license desired.
(B) Renewal of an annual license may be granted to a licensee in good standing upon the original application, unless otherwise provided.
(C) With each original or renewal application, the applicant shall deposit the fee required for the license requested.
(D) No person shall make any false statement or representation in the application.
('80 Code, § 701.02) (Ord. 35-74, passed 7-1-74)
Upon receipt of such application for a license, accompanied by the proper fee, the Manager shall deposit the fee in the treasury and issue the applicant a proper license certificate. If for any reason the license is not issued, the deposit, less $1 to cover expenses of considering such application, shall be returned to the applicant.
('80 Code, § 701.03) (Ord. 35-74, passed 7-1-74)
A license shall not be valid beyond the expiration date therein specified and, unless otherwise provided, shall not extend beyond December 31 of the year issued; except that at any time after December 14 licenses may be issued for the ensuing calendar year. Unless otherwise specified the full annual fee will be required of licensees irrespective of the date of issue of such license.
('80 Code, § 701.04) (Ord. 35-74, passed 7-1-74)
Every licensee carrying on business at a fixed location shall keep the license posted in a prominent place upon the licensed premises. Other licensees shall carry their license certificates at all times and whenever requested by any officer or resident, shall exhibit the same.
('80 Code, § 701.06) (Ord. 35-74, passed 7-1-74)
(A) Any license may be revoked by the Manager at any time for conditions or considerations which, had they existed at the time of issuance, would have been valid grounds for its denial; for any misrepresentation of a material fact in the application discovered after issuance of the license; for violation of any provision of this chapter or other law or ordinance relating to the operation of the business or enterprise for which the license has been issued; or upon conviction of a licensee for any federal, state or municipal law or ordinance involving moral turpitude. Such revocation shall become effective upon notice served upon such licensee or posted upon the premises affected.
(B) As a preliminary to revocation, the Manager may issue an order suspending such license, which shall become effective immediately upon service of written notice to such licensee. Such notice shall specify the reason for suspension, and may provide conditions under which reinstatement of the license may be obtained. Upon compliance with such conditions within the time specified, such license may be restored.
('80 Code, § 701.07) (Ord. 35-74, passed 7-1-74)
In case any applicant has been denied a license, or if his license has been revoked or suspended, the applicant or licensee as the case may be, shall within three business days have the right to appeal to Council from such denial, revocation or suspension. Notice of appeal shall be filed in writing with the Clerk of Council who shall fix the time and place for hearing, the same to be not later than one week thereafter. The Clerk of Council shall notify the Mayor and all members of Council of the time and place of such hearing not less than 12 hours in advance thereof. Three members of Council shall constitute a quorum to hear such appeal. The appellant may appear and be heard in person or by counsel. if, after hearing, a majority of the members of Council present at such meeting declare in favor of the applicant, such license shall be forthwith issued or fully reinstated as the case may be; otherwise the order appealed from shall become final.
('80 Code, § 701.08) (Ord. 35-74, passed 7-1-74)